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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:39:09 +1100
Police Taser sheep to clear traffic jam
WHEN confronted with a runaway sheep, police in northern Wales didn't try to round it up, they used a Taser to send it into convulsions.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:10:00 GMT
Baby found alive after days in pool of mud
A BABY has been found alive after four days in a pool of mud following flash-flooding in Algeria, local media reports.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:45:00 GMT
Afghan war cannot be won - top commander
BRITAIN'S commander in Afghanistan says the war against the Taliban cannot be won, the Sunday Times has reported.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:38:00 GMT
World's next tallest tower revealed
DEVELOPERS in Dubai plan to build a tower 1km high - beating the city state's own world record.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:29:00 GMT
30 killed as Muslims, tribal groups clash
INDIAN police battled with rampaging mobs today, killing four people, in a bid to contain clashes between Muslims and tribal groups in the northeast that have claimed 30 lives, officials said.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:15:00 GMT
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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0200
Diamonds Useful in Cancer Treatment
 The popular saying "diamonds are a girl’s best friend" took on new meaning this week, when a research team announced the development of a diamond studded drug patch that may one day aid in cancer treatment. The patch, a thin microfilm, is embedded with tiny diamond specks that can release a chemotherapy drug called doxorubicin slowly over a period of time, minimizing patients’ exposure to the treatment’s toxic side effects. The patch will be used to treat a localized region after a tumor has been removed and where residual cancer cells might remain. These fragments of diamond dust known as nanodiamonds are already widely used in the automobile and electronics industries.
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Need for Control Linked to Superstition
 When people feel that they lack control over their lives, they are liable to begin finding patterns where they do not exist and develop superstitious beliefs and ritualistic behaviors in an attempt to establish control. In a recent study, test subjects whose sense of control had been undermined by interviewers were more likely to exhibit this sort of pattern-finding behavior. Study participants were shown either a random dot pattern or a dot pattern containing a faint image. While all test subjects identified 95% of the hidden images, those who felt they lacked control also "saw" images in 43% of the pictures that had none.
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Too Much Sugar in Many Cereals
 Nutrition experts agree that people who eat breakfast generally weigh less, have better cognitive performance throughout the day, and have better overall nutrition than those who do not, but a disturbing trend in the breakfast cereal industry may be undermining the meal’s health benefits. A new analysis of cereals sold in the US found that many brands, especially those marketed to children, are actually more than 50% sugar by weight and contain as much sugar as a glazed doughnut. Many of these brands have also boosted the sugar and sodium content of formulations sold on US markets, while the same cereals in other countries contain less of these ingredients.
Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
President Declares Major Disaster for Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\'s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of September 13, 2008, and continuing.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
SERVICES TO CONTINUE AT ARAMAC HOSPITAL
Health Minister Stephen Robertson today announced existing services would continue at Aramac Hospital during the next 12 months. The Bligh Government has always been committed to providing safe and sustainable health services to regional communities like Aramac, Mr Robertson said.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
Sea Patrol series 3 begins production in Queensland
Arts Minister Rod Welford said principal photography on the Australian television drama Sea Patrol 3 Red Gold has commenced today (3 October) in Far North Queensland. Mr Welford welcomed the return of veteran producers Di and Hal McElroy and an all-star cast, led by Lisa McCune and Ian Stenlake, to Queensland.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
Bligh Government planning for the future of Queensland women
The Bligh Government is mapping out the future for Queensland women as the state moves Toward Q2, says Minister for Women Margaret Keech.
Mrs Keech today announced a full review of the Office for Women, designed to provide a blueprint for the future of womens policy in Queensland.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
Queensland community safety awards focus on technology
A DVD and games package that teaches kids what to do in a flood, bushfire or cyclone has taken top honours at the 2008 Queensland Safer Communities Awards today. Featuring real-life stories from children directly affected by natural disasters, the programme briefs youth on what to do in the event of an emergency.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:02 +0200
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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:17:48 +0200
Human Trafficking in Bangladesh and Beyond
Human trafficking is an international problem; the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) estimates that as many as 1.2 million children are trafficked every year.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:49:00 GMT
Fight Against AIDS in East Africa
For the millions of Africans dealing with HIV/AIDS, a beacon of hope has emerged from an unassuming single story clinic, nestled in the hills of this city.
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:25:00 GMT
Rethinking National Security
National security involves the perceptions that other countries have of us, the strength of the economy, and the quality of our leadership. It is time for us to rethink national security to address twenty-first century issues.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:39:00 GMT
Reconciliation of Sunni and Sh'ia
The only route to Middle East peace
An Iraq that evolves into a non-sectarian and independent democracy initiates a hopeful path to stabilization of the entire Middle East.
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:01:00 GMT
Live up to the spirit of 'One World, One Dream'
The tremendous efforts mainland China made to successfully host the Beijing Olympics in the spirit of fairness and peaceful athletic competition among people of all races and ethnicities have deeply impressed the world. It is this same spirit that animated the founding of the United Nations, as reflected in the principles enunciated in the UN Charter.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:53:00 GMT
Health Policy Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: National and International Perspectives
Health policy development is a fundamental weakness of resource sapped governments in Africa. This article provides an overview of key issues and a potential roadmap for future action.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:45:00 GMT
Paraguay: New Government Faces Elite Resistance
Reflecting a growing shift to the left across Latin America, the April 20 election of Lugo put an end to the rightwing Colorado Party's six-decade-long grip on power.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:12:00 GMT
The Western Balkans Will Make or Break the EU
With its eastern borders shut down, for the time being, the European Union must move its attention to the Western Balkans—where the expansion of union membership is crucial to maintain stabilization.
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:04:00 GMT
Mapuches and Students Bear Brunt of Violence by Carabineros
Eighteen years after the end of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, cases of police abuse—far from being an issue of the past—appear to be on the rise in Chile.
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:59:00 GMT
Russian-Georgian Conflict Impacts Middle East
Although the Russo-Georgian military clash appears over, its ramifications will be felt for a long time, especially as the political crisis between the two countries remains unresolved.
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:54:00 GMT
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